The financial services industry is undergoing a profound transformation: rapid technological innovation is ushering in a new era of rapid changes to financial products, business models, markets, and even money. 

How can the industry and policymakers foster responsible innovation to improve financial inclusion and efficiency, while mitigating new risks?

A recent World Bank report, Fintech and the Future of Finance, explores the dramatic changes in financial services provision and underscores the need for policymakers and financial regulators to adapt as fintech adoption matures and policy tradeoffs evolve. 

This event will bring together a high-level panel of private and public sector representatives to share their perspectives on industry developments, regulatory responses, the impact to date, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.